Phoenix-f has now moved to 78.129.135.43 . Openspot SharRF, and Pi-Star users will need to wait for tomorrow (12/09/18) for their server list to update. Otherwise manually enter the IP change to reconnect.

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26th August 2018

An update from the Network Admins:

Trial on Phoenix-E is successful so I have upgraded the Phoenix-F server.

Please only connect to Phoenix-F for MMDVM and DV4mini dongles, both Full duplex (2 slot micro repeaters) and half single slot dongles.

Only actual repeaters using 6 digit DMR IDs should now connect to Phoenix-E.

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22nd August 2018

From the Admin Team via Paul Fuller:

Users can now connect to our Phoenix-E server to get dongle access via MMDVMs. Please set your DMR ID as your personal 7 digit number. You can use up to 9 digits, this is to allow a 2 digit suffix if you have multiple MMDVM devices. Both Dual Hats and single ones are both supported. Duals can access both TS 1 and 2, and access all phoenix talkgroups. Singles will be able to access TS2 talkgroups and reflectors via TG9. Please let me know if you have any questions.

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28th June 2018

Announcement from the Phoenix Admins:

All Phoenix UK repeaters now have UA access to TG2353 Slot 1, which accesses TG2353 / Ref 4403 on the BM network. Hopefully, this will allow friends across the country to communicate with each other. If users either side access the talk group, it should also be possible to send SMS messages to each other.

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15th February 2018

From the Admin team:

Maintenance is scheduled to start at 04:00 GMT Saturday 17th Feb 2018. We hope to have it completed within 2 hours. During this time Phoenix-F will not be available.

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11th February 2018

The Phoenix-F server (for dongles etc) has changed IP address as of today. The new IP is 217.147.81.22.

XLX922 is now linked to TG850 and accessible via DMR+ Ref 4450. This XLX reflector is based in Scotland and soon will have links to a Wires-x Scotland room. This means you can access XLX922 via DStar, via Fusion using the wires-x room, or DMR using a direct connection to XLX via DMRGateway (built into Pi-Star) or via Phoenix UK TG850 / DMR+ Ref 4450

The TG2352 link referred to below is no longer in use but the announcement has been left in situ for continuity of information

Welcome feedback from users of both the DMR network and Dstar/Fusion users.

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11th January 2018

From OpenDMR.net

Happy New Year! The latest version of IPSC2 server has been installed.

TG9 now has a 15 second hold off timer. This will stop local users of a repeater losing the slot to a regional talkgroup. Repeater Keepers please contact me if you would like this to be longer than 15 seconds.

SMS applications, we are working on some SMS services which allow you to check the weather, lookup users, etc. More details on this to follow. However, in the meantime, you can add private contacts with the IDs 5060-5069. I will update everyone what numbers do what later.

Enhancements to the dashboard with more details added such as repeater call. (No RSSI yet Steve B).

GPS for AIlunce HD1 added (and some other compatible Chinese Radios). This is only supported by Hytera and MMDVM repeaters at present.

There will be a low power demo repeater on 439.7125 , 430.7125 and CC3 (GB7EX frequencies) – We shall also demo a DV Mega and DMR dual band radios – TYT MD9600 & Moonraker HT-500D.

We may also offer contact updates for the Ty Toolz (KG5RKI/DMR Track) firmware users – currently single band only (MD380/MD390/RT3/RT8)

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2nd July 2017

IMPORTANT NOTE: Users accessing the Phoenix UK network via dongles (dv4minis, mmdvm, dvmega, openspots) need to update their software to point to our new server. The new server is http://phoenix-f.opendmr.net/, those using DV4minis, or the openspot may find that Phoenix-F does not show in your drop down list until tomorrow mid day. Those who manually set the IP address please use 78.129.218.25 moving forward. The old server Phoenix-C will be online until the end of next week.

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16th June 2017

TG260 is now available on slot 1 as a user activated group on all Phoenix UK repeaters. This will allow access to the Polish national talk group.

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12th June 2017

There seems to be some confusion how text and call alerts work on Phoenix UK. The platform now uses a routing table which keeps track of where users last transmitted from. Unlike before, you no longer have to text or send call alerts on the same Timeslot as the other user is on. You can now send them on either timeslot and the messages will send to the user via the last repeater the person you are sending to was using. If you are mobile and wish for people to keep in contact with you, please when changing repeaters make a short transmission to TG9990. This will ensure users all get the text messages and call alerts they are sent.

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22nd May 2017

Following on from earlier successful experiments with GB7NF, G4TSN is now trialling some alternative technology to allow MMDVM repeaters to be “dual homed” on both the Phoenix UK and BrandMeister networks.

A new Regional Phoenix Talkgroup has been created – “TG844 – East Midlands” which is configured as “ALWAYS ON” for GB7FU, GB7SK, GB7RE and GB7IN. TG844 is also available “USER ACTIVATED” on all other repeaters which are connected via the Phoenix “new platform”. However, TG844 is not currently available to those accessing via dongles; this will be reviewed once the outcome of the experiment is known.

The shape and size of TG840 will not be changed as a result of this experiment; however, we will be welcoming GB7IN to TG235 for the duration.

Note that this is not a “bridge” between the two networks; it is innovative technology which allows individual repeaters to have concurrent connections to multiple networks, and we are pleased to have the opportunity of working with Jon on this important development which should bring us closer to having a truly UK-wide capability for all DMR users, while allowing each network to retain its individual features, functions and characteristics.

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4th May 2017

A bridge between Phoenix Uk and Fusion via the CQ-UK Wires-X room has been established. Users can access via reflector 4409 or if accessing via repeaters on the new platform as a UA on talk group 2351, Timeslot 1.

Worldwide private calls are now supported between mmdvm based dongles users (mmdvm, dvmega,openspot *mmdvm mode). DV4minis will be supported soon as well.

This net is to run for about one hour. No matter your level of knowledge, input is welcome and encouraged. Whether you want to help, or need help and advice, we shall try between us to assist.

If unable to check in for any reason, or just shy email our dedicated address dmr@g7rvh.com with your questions. These can then be discussed either on the day, or over the next few sessions.

I’m hoping to run the net fortnightly, based on uptake. I shall update this thread (on East Anglian DMR radio group) with any further thoughts and developments

On behalf of
Andy 2e0DIQ

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31st December 2016

BAOFENG DM-5R DMR RADIO

There’s been a lot of chat on various forms of media about these new radios and if they work on the DMR network especially after the Tier II upgrade.

Please take note of the following post from a Phoenix Repeater Keeper as it raises the fact that they are not suitable for use on any DMR repeater network.

“I have now heard a station using the DM-5R on the Phoenix network. I can confirm that although the radio appeared to work (apart from having very low audio) it was actually occupying both time slots on the originating repeater. This confirms that even though the so-called Tier 2 update had been done it was still working as a Tier 1 radio.

Using these radios on any repeater is definitely not recommended. Doing so effectively make that repeater unusable on the second time slot, totally defeating one of the main advantages of DMR. It is up to the repeater keeper how such misuse is handled.”

Following the announcement earlier this week that the DMR-MARC network, (which Phoenix is part of) has now established a partnership with DMR+ we will begin a selective roll-out of Dongle access to the Phoenix network.

You are all aware that we are proud of our “radio based” network and we place a high value on the call quality and network stability and we would not wish to do anything which would degrade either our network or the user experience. After consultation and 100% support from the TG840 repeater keeper’s we will initially provide dongle access to TG840 for a trial period until the 31st December 2016.

This does not mean that we are proposing a cross-connection to the BrandMeister network for TG840; the “Emergency / Disaster” connections to BrandMeister via TG 9112 / 9911 remain in place, however. Access is gained via the use of DMR+ Reflector 4404. Currently DV4mini’s , SharkRF, and DVmegas are all fully supported. Please connect to the Phoenix-C master in your software.

We welcome feedback during this trial period from users of the network. If repeater keepers would like their region added to the next phase please get in touch. Please direct all messages to admins@opendmr.net.

Currently a few repeaters have TG4400 on slot 1 UA linked to reflector 4400 on DMR+. Test’s have been made using both the DV4mini and DVmega. Repeaters included are; GB7SE, GB7WL, GB7AL, GB7MK, and GB3OM.

Further updates will be posted as testing continues.

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9th June 2016

As posted on the Northern DMR Cluster Facebook Group:

A connection to the wider Amateur networks has always been viewed as a goal, and something that we have been working with others to provide. You may at times hear voices from wider areas and groups, due to us testing a link into the MARC talk groups via OpenDMR. We should have available the same TG’s we show on the website, but they should now connect to further repeaters around the world on the MARC network.

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9th June 2016

Mike Hawkins (G8WOY)
It is with sadness that we advise that Mike became Silent Key on Monday 6th June 2016 at Hillingdon Hospital following a brief and unexpected illness. He was involved with many repeater projects around London and had recently been awarded the NoV for GB7MP in Southwark London. As a member of the Radio Society of Harrow, updates are available via their website – http://www.g3efx.org.uk/discussions/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=544

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7th May 2016

Following discussion between users and keepers at the recent Kempton Rally, a proposal was put forward to all repeater keepers in the region to make TG801 the primary (Always On) talk group for the entire Metro West and East areas. Users had also expressed interest in having GB7WL join the region. The proposal was given full agreement by all the keepers and the Admins have now activated this service. In summary this will mean the following;

1. GB7GF, GB7NS, GB7EP, GB7HR, and GB7SC will have TG801 made the primary (always on) talk group , TG802 will be made a UA on Slot 2 (as it is for all other repeaters).

2. GB7WL will have TG801 made an always on talk group on slot 2. (TG810, will remain Always On also) , It has been acknowledged there is shared usage between local and London area users of GB7WL and would be a natural fit on TG801.

3. TG803 will be retired. As all these repeaters now fall into tg801 area. If Tg801 is in used TG802 can be used or alternatively you can use TG80-84.

We feel that these changes will encourage more usage and will make operating while mobile a lot easier. As a reminder users now have the option of 5 UA talk groups (TG80 to 84) should they wish to move off TG801. Also for those which use local TG9 on their repeater there are hold off timers already in place which will stop TG801 interrupting your QSO.

No codeplug changes should be required by users of the existing Metro West repeaters. Those which use GB7WL have the option to add TG801, although we have received feedback that most users already were using TG801 as a UA already. TG803 can be removed whenever you next update your codeplug.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact admins@opendmr.net.

If the burden of traffic – in either direction – becomes an issue the experiment can be discontinued.

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10th April 2016

The c-Bridge Admins have advised that 3 additional UK Wide User Activated talk groups were created some time ago in the event that they might be required. These were never published however as the news of them is now reaching social media, we have been given permission to formally publish that TG82, TG83 and TG84 are available on all repeaters and just to note that these are optional talk groups and therefore it’s up to the individual users to decide if they wish to utilise them or not.

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10th March 2016

Work has been going on between G0RDI & DL5DI to integrate a new version of DMR + into the Phoenix network which will allow the MARC style setup in regards to talk groups and slots. Other features of DMR + are switched off whilst currently under-going testing then it’s up to the Keepers whether they want them and how to deliver them.

The most important addition is a real ISPC server which allows Hytera repeaters to join the Phoenix network and will appear as “DMR-Plus IPSC” on the MARC repeater listing.

An additional feature will be the availability to connect home brew repeaters based on G4KLX code running on MMDVM hardware. More features to be tested are a dongle server and reflector system – more detail to be advised when available and the addition of the new features is pending testing and agreement with the network and Keepers.

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